The term "Arcana," extracted from the Latin "arcanum," alludes to the mysteries or secrets encompassed within a Tarot deck. This deck is distinctly divided into two halves: the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana, each replete with its symbolic depth and insightful narratives.

The Major Arcana: Unraveling Life's Grand Narrative

The Major Arcana forms the crux of the Tarot, representing the profound journey of life. It comprises 22 individual cards, numbered from 0 (The FoolThe Fool's Keywords Beginnings, Freedom, Innocence, Originality, Adventure, Idealism, Spontaneity History Oh, what’s in a number? Well, for The Fool, it’s an enigma! In the days of yore, The Fool gallivanted around unnumbered in the decks. But there were those daring few, like the 15th-century...) to 21 (The World), each resonating with major life milestones, spiritual lessons, and personal growth phases. These cards, often referred to as 'trumps,' illustrate the archetypal saga known as the Fool's Journey, mirroring our personal voyage from naivety to enlightenment. Within these cards, we encounter symbols embodying universal human experiences and spiritual archetypes, including The Lovers, Death (symbolizing change or transformation), and The Hermit.

The Minor Arcana: Microcosm of Daily Life

While the Major Arcana explores the broader themes of life, the Minor Arcana delves into the intricate details of daily existence. This section of the deck includes 56 suit cards, capturing the routine ebbs and flows that color our lives. The Minor Arcana is subdivided into four suits: Cups, Pentacles (or Coins), Wands (or Staves), and Swords. Each suit corresponds to an element (Water, Earth, Fire, Air), and a sphere of life (emotions, material world, creativity, intellect), taking us on a journey from Ace (the suit's potential) to Ten (the completion of the suit's journey), interspersed with four court cards: Page, Knight, Queen, and King.

The Major and Minor Arcana: Inner Reflections

Both the Major and Minor Arcana serve as a reflective pool to our deepest selves. These cards guide us through our life's journey, assist in decrypting our life's enigmas, and facilitate exploration of our subconscious mind's hidden recesses. By developing a deep understanding of these cards and skillfully employing them, we can unlock the profound wisdom of the Tarot, transforming it into an instrument for introspection, informed decision-making, and personal evolution.

Major Arcana:

1. The Fool (0)
2. The Magician (I)
3. The High PriestessThe title "High Priestess" is typically granted to a female leader within a coven or a witchcraft tradition. She embodies the divine feminine, intuition, and creativity, and has generally dedicated her life to the Craft, undergoing extensive training and weaving it deeply into her daily... (II)
4. The Empress (III)
5. The Emperor (IV)
6. The Hierophant (V)
7. The Lovers (VI)
8. The ChariotThe VII The Chariot Keywords   Willpower, Success, Control, Ambition, Determination, Self-discipline, Focus   Card Lesson: When The Chariot presents itself, it signifies the need for you to forge ahead with your plan in a systematic and well-organized manner. Historical description of the VII The Chariot. ... (VII)
9. Strength (VIII)
10. The Hermit (IX)
11. Wheel of Fortune (X)
12. Justice (XI)
13. The Hanged Man  The Hanged Man Keywords   Sacrifice, Letting go, Suspension, Waiting, Uncertainty, Lack of Direction, Perspective, Contemplation   Card Lesson: The XII The Hanged Man card embodies the necessity to pause and potentially halt a specific course of action, often leading to a phase characterized by... (XII)
14. Death (XIII)
15. Temperance (XIV)
16. The Devil (XV)
17. The Tower (XVI)
18. The Star (XVII)
19. The Moon (XVIII)
20. The Sun (XIX)
21. JudgementThe XX Judgement Keywords Awakening, Reflection, Rebirth, Self-Evaluation, Renewal, Purpose, Reckoning   Card Lesson: Encountering this card suggests that you may be experiencing a transformative phase of enlightenment, stimulated by the practice of introspection and self-examination.   Historical description of the XX Judgement.  The Last Judgment I... (XX)
22. The World (XXI)
    
    

Minor Arcana:

Cups (Water - Emotions)

1. Ace of Cups
2. Two of Cups
3. Three of Cups
4. Four of Cups
5. Five of Cups
6. Six of Cups
7. Seven of Cups
8. Eight of Cups
9. Nine of Cups
10. Ten of Cups
11. Page of Cups
12. Knight of Cups
13. Queen of Cups
14. King of Cups
    
    

Pentacles (or Coins) (Earth - Material World)

1. Ace of PentaclesThe Ace of Pentacles Keywords   New Opportunities, Resources, Abundance, Prosperity, Security, Stability, Manifestation    Historic Definition A hand issues from a cloud, grasping a sword, the point of which is encircled by a crown. Divinatory Meanings: Triumph, the excessive degree in everything, con- quest, triumph of force. It is a card of great force, in...
2. Two of Pentacles
3. Three of Pentacles
4. Four of Pentacles
5. Five of Pentacles
6. Six of Pentacles
7. Seven of Pentacles
8. Eight of Pentacles
9. Nine of Pentacles
10. Ten of Pentacles
11. Page of Pentacles
12. Knight of Pentacles
13. Queen of Pentacles
14. King of Pentacles
    
    

Wands (or Staves) (Fire - Creativity)

1. Ace of Wands
2. Two of Wands
3. Three of Wands
4. Four of Wands
5. Five of Wands
6. Six of Wands
7. Seven of Wands
8. Eight of Wands
9. Nine of Wands
10. Ten of Wands
11. Page of Wands
12. Knight of Wands
13. Queen of WandsUnravel the dynamic energy of the Queen of Wands Tarot card. Representing passion, leadership, and creativity, the Queen of Wands embodies a captivating energy that calls for self-confidence, individuality, and fierce determination. Explore her significance in love, career, and finance readings, and understand how her...
14. King of Wands
    
    

Swords (Air - Intellect)

1. Ace of Swords
2. Two of Swords
3. Three of Swords
4. Four of Swords
5. Five of Swords
6. Six of Swords
7. Seven of Swords
8. Eight of Swords
9. Nine of Swords
10. Ten of Swords
11. Page of Swords
12. Knight of Swords
13. Queen of SwordsThe Queen of Swords Keywords Intelligence, Honesty, Independence, Principled, Fair, Constructive Criticism, Objective, Perceptive   Card Lesson: The Queen of Swords card encourages you to value the significance of basing your judgments not solely on emotion, but rather on a comprehensive examination of all relevant facts....
14. King of Swords